Maroochy River, QLD 4561

Maroochy River has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +20.2% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +27.0% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

The median property price in Maroochy River, QLD 4561 is $1.6M for houses and $920K for units.

The gross rental yield in Maroochy River is 3.3% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

House prices in Maroochy River are up 20.2% over the past year and up 27.0% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

The current vacancy rate in Maroochy River is 1.3%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

Maroochy River has a population of approximately 1,667 residents, with a median age of 42.

There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Maroochy River. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

A median house in Maroochy River costs about 14.7 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.

The population of Maroochy River has grown about 13% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.